''Donga Ramudu'' is a 1988

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-language

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

, produced Chalasani Gopi by under the Gopi Art Pictures banner and directed by

K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and fiv ...

. It stars

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and music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

The film begins in an estate owned by a millionaire Rajeswari Devi. After the death of her two sons, she sends her grandson Ramakrishna son of the elder one abroad. But unfortunately, she goes into the evil clutches of relatives. Chitrangi Devi Rajeswari Devi's daughter-in-law is the second wife of her younger son who always covets and is malice. Bhanu Prakash her heinous brother who wields on estate and slaves drives the labor. Durga granddaughter of Rajeswari Devi grows up as conceit under the uncouth of her stepmother Chitrangi. Moreover, Bhanoji son of Bhanu Prakash snares her in the name of love. Now it's time for the arrival of the heir Ramakrishna which makes the fine blissful. Forthwith, the venomous begrudges and in cahoots with a nefarious Lanka Eshwar Rao. However, Ramakrishna is a stalwart who audaciously defies and desists their brutalities. Further, he embraces the workers as his own, falls for a laborer Ganga, and reforms his sister. In tandem, Ramakrishna learns Durga is pregnant which Lanka tries to exploit in his favor. During that plight, workers aid him as a backbone by which he knits Bhanoji & Durga. Hence, like gratitude, he decides to provide them with an equal share of the property. Thus, Lanka ploys and slaughters Ramakrishna utilizing his cousin Kaaki / Kakani Kistaiah. At once, Lanka monarchs and hogs over the estate for his malpractice. Soon, they betray and kick out Kaaki when stunningly he figures out a daredevil ruffian Donga Ramudu one that resembles Ramakrishna. Immediately, both whisks, Kaaki successfully purports him as Ramakrishna and starts vexing the miscreants. At last, as a flabbergast, it is revealed that Donga Ramudu itself Ramakrishna has escaped from the mishap. He made this play act to catch hold of convicts and correct his family members. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramakrishna & Ganga.

Cast

as Rama Krishna *

as Ganga *

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as Lanka Eswara Rao *

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as Rama Krishna's paternal uncle * Chandra Mohan as Kakani Krishnaiah *Siva Krishna as Dharma Raju / Jaggu *

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as Bhanu Prakash *

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as Simhadri *Balaji as Bhanoji *Vidya Sagar *Jaya Bhaskar *

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as Rajyalakshmi *

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as Durga *

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as Rani *

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as Chitrangi Devi

Soundtrack

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by

Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' (2011). He w ...

. Music released on LEO Audio Company.

Other

* VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos,

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References

{{K. Raghavendra Rao 1988 films Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao Films scored by K. Chakravarthy 1980s Telugu-language films